MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS LAKELAND; SCALPEL, ULTRASONIC, REPROCESSED

Model Number HARH36

Device Problem Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/29/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to stryker sustainability solutions for evaluation.The distal end of the blade was separated from the rest of the device, after the device was received.Upon visual inspection of the received complaint device, evidence of clinical use was identified and eschar was present.The teflon pad, handle and contact rings appear to be intact.Inspection of the broken blade coating revealed signs of erosion near the blade fracture as a result of activating against solid/hard materials.  a review of the device history record (dhr) confirmed the device met all inspection and testing requirements prior to distribution.Therefore, the most likely root causes are: /blade sub assembly damage or separation.Incidental and prolonged activation against solid surfaces, such as bone, metal or plastic  the instructions for use (ifu) state: use the torque wrench (already mounted to the shaft) to tighten the blade onto the hand piece.Turn the torque wrench clockwise while holding only the gray hand piece until it clicks twice indicating that sufficient torque has been applied to secure the blade.Do not attempt to bend, sharpen, or otherwise alter the shape of the blade.Doing so may cause blade failure and user or patient injury.Avoid contact with any and all other instruments while the instrument is activated.Contact with staples, clips or other instruments while the instrument is activated may result in cracked or broken blades.Do not use any other means than the torque wrench to attach or detach the instrument from the hand piece.Do not torque the instrument by hand without the torque wrench or damage may occur to the hand piece.  the reported event will continue to be monitored through post-market surveillance.

Event Description

It was reported the generator showed ¿replace hand piece¿ error messages for the harmonic scalpel.The cord was replaced then a ¿tighten assembly¿ error message appeared.The assembly was tightened and then a ¿replace instrument¿ error message appeared.The user attempted to restart and reset the generator to no avail.The device was replaced and the procedure was completed.There was no patient injury or medical intervention and extended procedure time reported was 10 minutes.These are commonly used devices that are readily available.

• Brand Name: NA
• Type of Device: SCALPEL, ULTRASONIC, REPROCESSED
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS LAKELAND; 5300 region ct; lakeland FL 33815
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS LAKELAND; 5300 region ct; lakeland FL 33815
• Manufacturer Contact: marissa richmond ; 1810 w. drake drive; tempe, AZ 85283 ; 8888883433
• MDR Report Key: 10862155
• MDR Text Key: 226026288
• Report Number: 0001056128-2020-00085
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NLQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327346251
• UDI-Public: 07613327346251
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K161693
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/18/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/14/2023
• Device Model Number: HARH36
• Device Catalogue Number: HARH36RR
• Device Lot Number: 11966870
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/13/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/23/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/18/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/14/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1